Open Access Publishing is a model that allows research articles and academic papers to be freely available to the public without subscription fees. This approach promotes wider dissemination of knowledge, enabling anyone, including researchers, students, and the general public, to access and read scholarly work without financial barriers.
In this model, authors or their institutions often pay publication fees to cover the costs of editing, peer review, and distribution. Open Access Publishing is supported by various organizations and initiatives, such as Creative Commons and PLOS, which aim to enhance the visibility and impact of research across diverse fields.